Can I use an IRB approved consent form in my consenting process as long as it is used during the approval period documented in the header of the document?
The short answer is: it depends. Yes, as long as no changes have been made to the consent document, during the approval period and the information is accurate and complete. No, if the consent document has been revised. Once the IRB approves a revised consent form to replace a previous consent form, previous consent form can no longer be used. It is a good practice to refer to the study in ebridge to ensure that the correct IRB approved consent form is printed and used in the consenting process.
Related Questions
- Can I use an IRB approved consent form in my consenting process as long as it is used during the approval period documented in the header of the document?
- If I submitted a revised consent form to the IRB, but haven yet received an approval letter, can I use it for enrolling new subjects?
- How do I know which version of the IRB approved consent/assent form to use?
